8 days tour

Private Tour - Armenia

Private Tour - Armenia

This tour includes:

Transport

Round trip in air-conditioned car, minibus (depending on group size)

Accommodation

4 Nights - 4* Opera Suite Hotel - Yerevan 1 Nights - 4* Dilijan Resort - Dilijan This 4-star hotel in the resort town of Dilijan offers panoramic views of Dilijan National Park, a spa area with an indoor pool, and an Armenian restaurant with a garden terrace. Wi-Fi is free of charge. 2 Nights - 3* Mina - Goris Hotel Mina was built in 2010. It has a restaurant, bar and a garden.

Guide

Qualified and German speaking tour guide

Others

Round trip from/to Yerevan (arrival on own account) Round trips, sightseeing and entrance fees according to itinerary Airport transfers 1 bottle of mineral water per person per day

Meals

Meals: 8 x breakfast, 1 x lunch, 1 x dinner

Not included:

Flights

Flights are not included in the tour price. Please book the arrival/departure individually according to the itinerary.

Others

Supplement single room p.p.: โ‚ฌ 320,- to 379,- depending on travel date Flights on request Tips for local guides and bus drivers (optional)

Insurance

No travel insurance included in the price. We recommend that you take out travel cancellation and health insurance. Please check with your private insurance provider in advance.

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Itinerary of your trip Private Tour - Armenia

  • Day 1 Day 1: Arrival Yerevan
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Arrival Yerevan

      Individual arrival in Armenia and transfer to the hotel early in the morning. If you would like to use the transfer from the airport to the hotel included in the tour, please let us know your flight times. An early check-in has already been booked for you at the hotel so that you can relax in your hotel room straight away. Fortify yourself with a hearty breakfast before setting off on your first voyage of discovery through Erevan. It is also known as the "Pink City" due to the color of the stones used in its construction.

      Among other things, you will see the so-called "Cascade", a huge staircase complex with 572 steps that leads to the city center and the sculpture garden. You will visit the monumental Republic Square, stroll along Mashtots Street and take a look inside the Blue Mosque, an oasis of peace in the middle of the city. In the Matenadaran Museum of Ancient Armenian Manuscripts, the central archive for ancient Armenian manuscripts, you can take a look at the collection of over 17,000 manuscripts, which includes outstanding examples of Armenian miniatures. The Codex Etchmiadzin from 989 on display there is almost a national relic. At the end of the day, you will visit Zizernakaberd ("Swallow Fortress"). The memorial to the victims of the Armenian genocide of 1915 is located at the top of the fortress. The adjoining museum exhibits historical documents and pictures taken by eyewitnesses.

  • Day 2 Day 2: Yerevan - Svartnoz - Echmiadzin - Amberd - Yerevan
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Yerevan - Svartnoz - Echmiadzin - Amberd - Yerevan

      You will drive to the center of the Armenian Apostolic Church near Echmiadzin. The city, holy for Armenians, has among others three churches, which are considered important examples of early Armenian church architecture. The cathedral, is said to have been the first cross-domed church. You will also visit the nearby Hripsime Church, a masterpiece of early medieval Armenian architecture. On the way back to Yerevan, you will stop at the ruined site of Svartnoz Cathedral, a palace church built in the 7th century, and at the ruins of the medieval fortress of Amberd, one of the few witnesses of Armenian military architecture. It controlled the Ararat plain as part of a defense line. Back in Yerevan, you will stop at the brandy distillery "Ararat". You will take a tour of the factoryโ€™s warehouses and, of course, will be able to taste three levels of maturity of the good drop. You will spend the night in your hotel in Yerevan.

  • Day 3 Day 3: Yerevan - Haghpat - Sanahin - Dilijan
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Yerevan - Haghpat - Sanahin - Dilijan

      Today you will visit two unique masterpieces of Armenian architecture from the 10th-14th centuries: the monasteries of Haghpat and Sanahin. The monastery complex is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Both are located on a plateau and are separated from each other by the deep gorge of the Debed River. Haghpat was one of the largest religious and cultural centers of education in medieval Armenia.

      On the way, you will visit a copper mine in the small mining town of Alaverdi. Around 1900, Alaverdi already covered 25 percent of the copper demand in Tsarist Russia. In the late afternoon, you will reach the spa town of Dilijan in "Armenian Switzerland". Check in at your hotel in Dilijan.

  • Day 4 Day 4: Dilijan - Sevan - Noratus - Selim Pass - Karahundsh - Goris
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Dilijan - Sevan - Noratus - Selim Pass - Karahundsh - Goris

      Todayโ€™s journey first takes you to Lake Sevan (1900 m above sea level) in the high mountains, the "blue pearl" of Armenia. Visit the Sevanavank Monastery (9th century), picturesquely situated on a peninsula in the lake, and enjoy the view of the lake and the surrounding mountain ranges. Afterwards, visit the Noratus cross stone cemetery. Here, hundreds of cross stones from several centuries defy the sea wind and the sabre-wielding enemies of Christianity like stubborn, unyielding soldiers. In the village, you will visit a stonemason who still carves these cross stones today.

      The route continues over the Selim Pass to Goris. You stop at the old caravanserai, which is still relatively well preserved and was once a rest stop on the legendary Silk Road. The Karahund megalithic culture is located on the rugged plateau near Sisian (area 7 ha). You will also see the archaeological site "Karahundsch Observatory". According to some enthusiastic archaeologists, it is one of the oldest observatories in the world. It is often compared to the English Stonehenge. You spend the night in Goris.

  • Day 5 Day 5: Goris - Day Trip Tatev - Khndzoresk - Goris
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Goris - Day Trip Tatev - Khndzoresk - Goris

      Today you will go on a day trip that first takes you to the Tatev Monastery (9th-13th century). It is one of the most important architectural monuments in the country and lies high above the deep gorge of the rushing Vorotan. Not only will you visit the beautifully situated monastery, but you will also travel on the worldโ€™s longest cable car (5.7 km), which was built in October 2010 and connects the monastery with the village of Halidzor via the Vorotan Gorge.

      Another highlight is the cave town of Khndzoresk. In a picturesque valley with bizarre rock formations, there are numerous caves, some of which were inhabited until the 20th century. An approximately three-hour hike, which is moderately difficult due to the ups and downs of the terrain, takes you through this impressive cave town landscape. (Sturdy shoes required).

      Afterwards, return to your hotel in Goris.

  • Day 6 Day 6: Goris - Noravank - Areni - Yerevan
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Goris - Noravank - Areni - Yerevan

      Drive to the Noravank Monastery. The 13th century complex is picturesquely situated at the end of a gorge carved into the rock by the Darichay River. It consists of 3 churches, burial chapels and secular buildings surrounded by a defensive wall. At the mausoleum church you will see a detailed elaborated figure of God, the only representation of this kind in Armenia. You will stop in the town of Areni, the cradle of Armenian wine. There you will taste different wines made from local grape varieties. You will continue towards Chor Virap Monastery, which is located near the Armenian-Turkish border just in front of the imposing biblical Mount Ararat (5,165 m) reaching to the sky. The monastery is inextricably linked with the Christian history of Armenia, as it was here that Grigor the Illuminator was imprisoned in a hole in the ground for thirteen years by King Trdat III. The healing of the hopelessly ill king through Grigorโ€™s prayers made Christianity the state religion in 301. Arrival in Yerevan in the late afternoon and check-in at your hotel.

  • Day 7 Day 7: Yerevan - Garni - Geghard
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Yerevan - Garni - Geghard

      Today you will take a trip to the old village of Garni and visit the Temple of the Sun, which was dedicated to the Hellenistic cult of Mithras. The square main hall is surrounded by 24 columns in the Ionic style. Todayโ€™s complex is a reconstruction of the old temple, which was destroyed by an earthquake in 1679.

      Your journey continues to the Geghard rock monastery, situated in a picturesque rocky gorge at the end of the Asat Valley. For lunch, you will visit a local house where you will have the opportunity to watch the preparation of the typical Armenian bread "Lavash". It is baked very thinly in the typical Armenian oven "Tonir" and is usually sold in its large form. You will also taste the Armenian "fast food", which is made from fresh cheese and lavash.

  • Day 8 Day 8: Departure
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Departure

      You will receive a breakfast box this morning. Individual departure to Germany and transfer to the airport. If you would like to use the transfer from the hotel to the airport included in the tour, please let us know your flight times.

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Personal

Youโ€™ll be just with your guide or pilot. Examples of these activities are paragliding, sky diving, personal mountain climbing, etc.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Average

There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if youโ€™re not sure this applies to you.

Age range

Age range

Min: 1 / Max: 100

Age range allowed for this experience.

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